§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many empty homes were owned by(a) local councils and (b) social housing authorities in each year since 1997. [138129]
§ Keith HillThe information requested is tabled as follows:
Total number of vacant dwellings at 1 April Council RSL Total 1997 80,500 26,700 107,200 1998 81,700 29,200 110,900 1999 82,700 32,700 115,400 2000 86,000 37,500 123,500 2001 79,200 39,300 118,500 2002 76,600 39,700 116,300 2003 62,000 44,800 106,800